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The Highway Code suggests cyclists should wear approved cycle helmets, but there is no UK law compelling riders to wear them.
This is the case with most countries and territories in the World, with the notable exceptions of Australia and New Zealand.
However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear a helmet!
Whether you’re looking to go on bike trails on the weekend or are looking for a heavy duty commuter bike, then a folding mountain bike is definitely the right choice for you. Over the past few years folding mountain bikes have become incredibly popular, because of their portability and without the need for any car…
Like its main competitors SRAM and Campagnolo, Shimano has a hierarchy of groupsets with levels offering different weights, number of gears and – of course – prices! It’s important to remember that while each groupset name maintains its place in the hierarchy, they are usually updated every few years. So, for instance, when Dura Ace – Shimano’s top-of-the-line…
If you ride for longer than an hour, you should focus on your nutrition and hydration. What you eat and the way you hydrate has a significant impact on how you perform. Endurance cycling and preparing for different races is quite hard on your body, so you want to make sure you’re taking proper care…
Choosing the best bike today is an art given the numerous bike categories and other variables to consider. A newbie is bound to be confused by the process. However, the most important considerations revolve around the purpose for which you are getting a bike, where you intent to ride the bike and the different types…
